diff --git a/dot_vimrc b/dot_vimrc
index 92de626..576514b 100644
--- a/dot_vimrc
+++ b/dot_vimrc
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ EOF
 endif
 
 " do not set if urxvt is properly configured
-" colorscheme solarized8_dark
+colorscheme solarized8_dark
 
 " highlight current line 
 set cursorline